December 31st, 2013 4:20:46pm "
Last Sunrise of 2013 "
Tuesday morning , the last day of the year started out cold but with the sun trying to shine. later we had snow flurries and brisk winds.

December 31st, 2013 3:42:04pm "
Off shore hunting "
Duck hunters in their jon boat sitting just beyond the pier at Sodus Point in the icy cold Lake Ontario.

December 31st, 2013 3:40:18pm "
Duck Hunters "
Duck hunters on the shoreline of Lake Ontario in Sodus Point New Years Eve day in icy conditions and bitter cold wind chills.

December 31st, 2013 1:52:46pm "
Holiday Feast "
Neither snow nor wind could deter this Purple Finch from enjoying its New Year’s Eve breakfast at our feeders in South Bristol on Tuesday morning. It just fluffed its feathers against the elements and kept on munching!

December 30th, 2013 11:10:31pm "
Icy Park Bench "
Frozen from the water spray at the edge of Seneca Lake in Geneva on Monday afternoon.

December 27th, 2013 4:28:13pm "
Circle of Life "
A Red Tailed Hawk takes off with a Black Crow in Waterloo Thursday afternoon. There were several more Red Tails fighting for the crow as well.

December 27th, 2013 9:45:01am "
December Sunset in Seneca Falls "
As I watched the sun setting on my early evening walk on Thursday, I was able to catch the sun shining thru one of the windows in the Seneca Knitting Mill to end one of the last days of 2013.

December 25th, 2013 3:15:44pm "
Christmas Snowy "
A Snowy Owl takes off from a pole in Chapin, Ontario County on Christmas Day.

December 24th, 2013 11:01:45am "
BonaDent Christmas Project "
This Christmas season, BonaDent employees in Seneca Falls generously donated $3,250.00 and contributions were matched by president Bruce H. Bonafiglia, resulting in over $6,500.00 raised to help families in Seneca County. Each family is contacted and asked what exactly is on their children’s Christmas list so that BonaDent shoppers know what special toys will help make for big surprises under the tree. Pictured from left to right (back) Tina Rook, Jen Gil, Michelle Grillone, Doris Bowman (front) Denise Hand, Gabby Sinicropi, Marie Agnello and Melissa Marl.

December 24th, 2013 5:44:34am "
Snowy Owl "
The Northeast is in the midst of the largest Snowy Owl Irruption in decades. There are reports coming in from all around the Finger Lakes and beyond. This Snowy was perching on an old tombstone near Penn Yan on Monday.

December 23rd, 2013 7:31:12am "
Foggy Start at old Alasa Farms "
Morning fog drifts about the area in near Sodus Bay at the old Alasa Farms in Alton late Friday afternoon.

December 23rd, 2013 7:26:46am "
Wolcott Ice "
An old homestead West of Wolcott on Ridge Road has a coating of ice that covered the northern Finger Lakes on Sunday morning.

December 23rd, 2013 7:23:30am "
Sodus Point Park "
Early morning illumination in the fog at Willow Park in Sodus Point on Friday.

December 22nd, 2013 6:19:15pm "
Soggy at City Pier "
Sunday morning fog at the Canandaigua City Pier. You could see the boathouses but not much beyond.

December 22nd, 2013 12:38:48am "
Trains In The Rain "
CSX Transportation oil train, K041, passes by Amtrak 63 at the Rochester Amtrak Station on a cold, wet afternoon on Saturday.

December 21st, 2013 3:04:51pm "
Snow Melt Saturday "
As the temperatures rose in the Finger Lakes on Saturday morning, so did the fog coming off the snow on the ground as seen here in Seneca Falls.

December 21st, 2013 11:00:51am "
Festive Spirit "
Members of the Newark Reds Junior Varsity girls cheerleading team celebrated the Holiday spirit before their game on Friday. Members of the squad are Jordyn Poole, Serena Smith, Marissa Swan, Danika Ritz, Chelsea Malkowski, Chey7enne Lane and Kassidy Paddock.

December 21st, 2013 10:57:43am "
Wayne defeats Newark "
The Wayne Eagles ralled from being nine downs in the second half to defeat Newark 63-56 in hoops action on Saturday in Newark. Newark's Jessica Shields, seen in action here, scored 13 points in a losing effort with Kenna Lauer adding 20.

December 20th, 2013 10:30:29am "
Penn Yan Snowman "
5 year old Alexa Wood from Penn Yan built this snowman with on Thursday. He is shedding inches with the warmer temperatures, and can be seen on East Elm Street.

December 19th, 2013 6:23:51pm "
Christmas Time in Lyons "
The gazebo in Central Park in Lyons is decorated for Christmas. The snow allows the colorful lights to bounce around on Thursday evening.

December 19th, 2013 2:43:06pm "
Icicle Sunrise "
Thursday morning through a window in Farmington, I shot these two icicles with the colors of the sunrise lighting them up.

December 18th, 2013 10:29:19am "
Missed the Towhee Bus "
This male Eastern towhee, normally a summer visitor to our area, seems to have missed the bus going south for the winter. He’s been showing up under these bird feeders on Havens Corners Road, Benton, Yates county, for about a week. In this photo taken late Monday afternoon, a dark-eyed junco seems to be wondering the same thing we are: WHAT is that towhee thinking?

December 17th, 2013 8:21:32pm "
Snowy Chimney "
A view of Chimney Bluffs from the Old Sodus Point Lighthouse as seen on Tuesday. A fresh blanket of lake effect snow has covered the area well these past few days.

December 17th, 2013 10:01:16am "
up on the Roof Top "
A snowy morning down at Charlotte Beach on Tuesday.

December 16th, 2013 11:29:35pm "
Serenity Night "
A serene evening at Dean's Cove on Monday evening. The frigid temperatures caused the snow to crunch and glisten on a bright night, and reflections of the full moon shone in the still water. The sound of snow geese calling pierced the otherwise silent night. A perfect winter night!

December 16th, 2013 3:06:06pm "
NYCC Graduates 101 "
On Saturday, December 7, 2013, New York Chiropractic College held commencement exercises in the Standard Process Health and Fitness Center conferring degrees to 101 Doctors of Chiropractic. The event also marked the first commencement wherein 24 graduates of NYCC’s Bachelor of Professional Studies program were recognized. Here, Congressman Thomas W. Reed II, delivered the commencement address.

December 16th, 2013 1:25:07pm "
Gaggling Geese "
This was taken down at the pier in Geneva on Thursday night at sunset.

December 15th, 2013 11:58:05pm "
Heading For Home "
Runners head down the final stretch of the 2013 It's A Wonderful Run 5K on Saturday night in a snowy Seneca Falls.

December 15th, 2013 11:55:45pm "
Back of the Pack "
The back of the pack of 2,800+ runners waits for the bridge to clear ahead so they can cross the starting line and begin the 2013 It's A Wonderful Run 5K in Seneca Falls on Saturday night.

December 15th, 2013 11:52:20pm "
Waiting For The Storm "
Fall Street in Seneca Falls was still, but for the falling snow, as it awaits the coming storm of runners in the It's A Wonderful Run 5K on Saturday evening shortly after the race began on Bridge Street.

December 15th, 2013 11:49:37pm "
Wonderful Finish "
Runners in the It's A Wonderful Run 5K sprint down the hill to the finish on Saturday night in Seneca Falls.

December 15th, 2013 9:32:55pm "
All Is Calm, All Is Bright "
The sun same out on Sunday in south Seneca County after our snowstorm and the everything looked beautiful!

December 15th, 2013 9:18:38am "
Wreaths Across America "
Serenenity after the Wreaths Across America ceremony, on Friday at Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Romulus.

December 14th, 2013 6:17:32pm "
Snowy 5K "
It was fitting that the 2013 It's A Wonderful Run 5K began in a snowstorm not unlike the one George Baily experienced during the bridge scene in the classic holiday movie.

December 14th, 2013 6:16:08pm "
Wonderful Bonnets "
These puppies had matching bonnets in downtown Seneca Falls on Saturday during the It's A Wonderful Life Festival.

December 14th, 2013 6:14:59pm "
It's A Wonderful Life in SF "
One of the street actors in downtown Seneca Falls for the 2013 It's A Wonderful Life Festival on Saturday.

December 14th, 2013 6:12:24pm "
Firefighters Go 5K "
Members of the Seneca Falls Fire Department take part in the 2013 It's A Wonderful Run 5K in Seneca Falls on Saturday night in the snow.

December 14th, 2013 6:10:21pm "
Snowy Run "
Even this St. Bernhard got into the fun at the It's A Wonderful Run 5K in Seneca Falls on Saturday night.

December 14th, 2013 6:04:43pm "
A Wonderful, Snowy Run "
The 2013 It's A Wonderful Run 5K gets off to a start amidst Saturday evening's winter storm. Nearly 4,000 runners signed up and over 2,800 finished despite the wintry weather.

December 14th, 2013 5:19:03pm "
Wreaths Across America "
Setting Wreaths at Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Saturday at noon. All Veterans and spouses names were announced and a wreath was placed at their headstone. Pictured is Chip Rayno, Don Limborg, Mike Nozzolio.

December 14th, 2013 12:33:29pm "
Two For Lunch "
Two Carolina Wrens enjoying a suet lunch on Saturday in our Farmingtion backyard.

December 13th, 2013 3:12:32pm "
Chickadee At Rest "
On Friday afternoon in our Farmingtion backyard, the snow brought out lots of birds. This Chickadee struck a nice pose for me. They usually dart in and out, but today, they had to wait their turn at the feeder.

December 13th, 2013 12:15:57pm "
Snowed-in Snowy "
While attempting to sight a snowy owl far out on the Charlotte Pier, the wind with its flurries of snow gave few moments of unobscured viewing, this moment was one of them. We're again in the midst of another "irruption" year of this species coming down from the arctic to winter here.

December 12th, 2013 3:32:50pm "
Young Mendon Buck "
Thursday afternoon in Mendon Ponds Park, we came across this young buck enjoying the safety of being in the park.

December 12th, 2013 10:47:35am "
Frigid December Morning "
The view looking toward the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake as seen from the northwestern shore of Cayuga Lake on Lower Lake Road in Seneca Falls on a frigid Thursday morning.

December 11th, 2013 7:22:39pm "
Newark at Night "
The village of Newark was looking quite festive on Wednesday evening with Spencer Knight Park decorated for the Holidays.

December 11th, 2013 7:17:38pm "
Newark basketball falls to tough Geneva "
In an early season match up of two Finger Lakes East powers the Geneva Panthers picked up a 66-61 decision over the Newark Reds at Newark. The Panthers used some tough foul shooting down the stretch with Steven Dolgos hitting 9 of 12 from the charity stripe to lead the winners. Newarks Phil Tack is seen in action for the Reds.

December 11th, 2013 7:13:42pm "
Newark drops tough decision to Naples "
The Newark Reds Varsity boys swim team dropped a tough 94-92 decision to Naples in swim action on December 10th at Newark. Newarks Kyle Power won both the 50 freestyle event and the 100 butterfly event in times of 24.12 and 1.02.46 respectively to lead Newark.

December 11th, 2013 9:49:24am "
Cloe in Branchport "
Cloe the miniature horse came to visit the firehouse in Branchport during the Christmas in Branchport celebration this past weekend.

December 10th, 2013 11:57:24pm "
Going Out With A Bang "
The sun seems to be making a statement as it shines through the clouds for a couple of minutes before slipping away for the day in Seneca County. Those clouds were bringing snow flurries and cold weather... typical of Dec.

December 10th, 2013 4:07:30pm "
Eating On The Fly "
Tuesday, outside our window at the Corn House Cafe in Rushville, this House Finch as grabbed a seed for lunch.

December 9th, 2013 3:53:54pm "
Recycling Grant at Frank Knight School "
Frank Knight students (L-R) Eleanor Levanway and Lauren Wylie accepting recycling grant from Seneca Meadows community relations director Mark Benjamin. 3 years ago teachers and the PTO at Frank Knight Elementary started a school recycling program for items, many of which are immensely popular with the students, such as drink pouches and glue containers, but have historically been unrecyclable. These hard to recycle items have now found their way into a recycling bin located inside the front entrance to Frank Knight Elementary School in Seneca Falls. Students have collected over 79,594 drink pouches to date, over 2,037 glue containers, 2,398 cookie wrappers, and 6,316 personal care containers, which equates into over $2100 from Terracycle to support the PTO efforts at Frank Knight Elementary.

December 8th, 2013 10:03:37pm "
Forgotten But Not Gone "
These barns may not be useful anymore but I still find them interesting. I have to wonder how much longer they will be standing before they succumb to the elements. Taken just South of Willard on Sunday afternoon.

December 8th, 2013 3:10:52pm "
December Pier "
Lake Ontario waves hitting the pier at Sodus Point on Saturday afternoon.

December 8th, 2013 12:33:25pm "
Chrismas Lights "
Am old village home in Wolcott lightly decorated for the season on Sunday evening.

December 8th, 2013 9:26:34am "
Hunkered Down "
This young whitetail was spotted hunkered down on Belknap Hill in Branchport Saturday morning. A light dusting of snow fell during the night after the return of more seasonable temperatures. Its mother lays just yards away. They have managed to survive most of the NY states big game season.

December 7th, 2013 5:38:50am "
Reflections "
The holiday lights along the pier in Geneva reflect in Seneca Lake on Friday evening.

December 6th, 2013 1:30:13pm "
Dressed in Gray "
We had another gray day after a rainy night, but at least it was warm enough not to worry about ice. Taken at Dean's Cove on Friday .

December 6th, 2013 11:29:24am "
It's A Wonderful Life Coins "
Mark Benjamin, Community Relations Director of Seneca Meadows landfill, presented Linda Solan, Director of the Seneca Museum, with a check for the Seneca Museum of Waterways & Industry at 89 Fall Street in Seneca Falls. This donation will partially fund the NEW featured item at the Museum's gift shop, an It's A Wonderful Life collectable coin token. This beautiful polished brass commemorative token features George and Mary Bailey on one side and Bailey's Bridge on the other. The coin was designed as a collaborative effort between Linda Solan, Chris Podzuweit and Sherry Laney. Coins can be purchased for $20 each, or framed as pictured for $50 at the Seneca Falls Visitor Center at 89 Fall Street or Sherry's Bear & Frame.

December 6th, 2013 11:21:20am "
Easy Holiday Crafting "
Debbie Updyke models the Christmas swag she made at the Easy Holiday Crafting class at the Seneca Meadows Education Center in Seneca Falls this week. The class is a popular one, drawing crafting novices and aficionados, alike. The greens were donated by Wright’s Tree Farm. To learn about upcoming programs at the Seneca Meadows Education Center, or to join their e-mailing list, call 315-539-5624 or contact them through Facebook.

December 6th, 2013 9:32:02am "
Stroll through Sonneberg "
A morning stroll at Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion in Canandaigua on November 27th. Sonnenberg Mansion can be seen through the pine trees.

December 5th, 2013 2:58:22pm "
On-Guard "
Nutcracker figures line the mantel in the dining room of the Sonnenberg Gardens Mansion on Thursday afternoon in Canandaigua.

December 2nd, 2013 5:02:13pm "
Shouldn't The Snow Be Gone? "
This heron seemed to be wondering why this early season snow hasn't melted yet on Monday afternoon along Pre-Emption Road in Geneva.

December 2nd, 2013 4:38:28pm "
Welcome to the candy shop! "
This was taken Saturday at the George Eastman house. They had many beautiful gingerbread houses set up to enjoy.

December 2nd, 2013 3:06:32pm "
Wilson Simmons "
Picture taken at sunset Sunday morning of the old red barn on Simmons Road in Potter, Yates County.

December 2nd, 2013 8:17:13am "
Seeing Red "
Red squirrels get a bad rap for those who feed birds. They're notoriously tenacious as they set out to inundate feeders, and will scold you if you get in their way. I find the red squirrel is the most vocal, and attitude-filled of all the species of bird seed robbers.

December 2nd, 2013 8:11:59am "
Berry Beautiful "
Though not as raspberry colored as the Purple Finch is, this male House Finch isn't too far off. Such a pleasant sight when snow and cold are the current theme.

December 2nd, 2013 8:07:43am "
Baa-Ram-Ewe "
Okay, how many of us instantly thought of the movie Babe? Well, I did - as you can tell from my title. That was a great movie - but better yet are the farmers who keep clothes on our back and food on our table! This family farm on Burrows Road in Ontario is one of the few family farms still thriving, compared to how many farmers there used to be. Farmers are my heroes, especially Monsanto-free farmers.

December 1st, 2013 4:52:14pm "
Misty Morning "
This was the scene on Seneca Lake as seen from Dresden at daybreak on Saturday after a cold overnight.

December 1st, 2013 4:50:29pm "
Morning Glory "
The sun burns through the morning mist at daybreak on Seneca Lake on Saturday as seen from Dresden.